Hakuho, a retired “yokozuna” or grand champion, says he has quit the Japan Sumo Association after an apparent falling out with the governing body of the ancient sport. Hakuho says ...

LIAO PAN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE The United Nations recognized the upcoming centennial of Beijing's Palace Museum with a stamp launch and exhibition at its New York headquarters on Monday, celebrating ...

The 24-year-old’s elevation by the Japan Sumo Association came after he appeared in just 13 professional tournaments, eight fewer than the current record holder. The wrestler, who weighs 191kg ...

Ami, Ibaraki Pref., May 28 (Jiji Press)--The board of the Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday unanimously decided to promote 24-year-old wrestler Onosato to yokozuna, the highest rank in the ...

Japanese sumo wrestler Onosato has been promoted to the highest rank of Yokozuna Grand Champion, becoming the 75th wrestler to hold the title. The Japan Sumo Association decided to promote Onosato ...

Sumo wrestler Onosato Sumo crowned a new grand champion in record time on Wednesday as Onosato became the fastest to attain the exalted rank of yokozuna in the Japanese sport's modern era.

The 24-year-old's elevation by the Japan Sumo Association came after he appeared in just 13 professional tournaments, eight fewer than the current record holder. The wrestler, who weighs 191kg (421lb, ...